In an attempt to fill the void left by the Jim Johnson trade, the Orioles put a two-year offer on the table for closer Grant Balfour. In addition, the Orioles received catcher David Freitas to complete the Johnson trade.

This offseason, the O’s also signed Ryan Webb - a reliever who was non-tendered by the Marlins - and the deal was finalized this week.

For a full recap of the week, be sure to check out Roch Kubatko and Steve Melewski’s blogs. Also, check out MASN’s media lounge, which is chock-full of videos from the Winter Meetings, including exclusive videos with the O’s executive vice president and Jim Duquette.